I opted for a trip to NYC instead of SF this time around out of lack of confirmation at first for the San Diego show happening, then the prospect of both LA & SF being more festival-y based type shows. This will be the first time since 02 I think that I haven't gone down to SF when they've been that far north of LA.

Yeah, it's not as if there's anything outside of the huge parking lot, huh? Sadly, I can't make this show, but I'll just throw these ideas out: Geneva seems to be the only part of civilization within walking distance. I think there's a cafe around there somewhere and if Pizza Palace is still there, I've heard that's at least a step above McDonalds/KFC.

there's an excellent bar called The Broken Record at 1166 Geneva and it's about 1 mile west of the Cow Palace, which is also on Geneva. if you're driving, there will be plenty of street parking near the bar and if you're a public transport type then it's a short 5 minute ride on the MUNI 54 or 8 bus.